Tips for Marriage

Cheating is the last in a series on the Top 4 marriage issues of 2008. It seems men are in the lead when it comes to cheating but the women are right at their heels. The main reason men say they cheat is that they don’t either get enough sex or not good sex. The women say they don’t get emotional support.

No matter what they say, however, there is no legitimate excuse to follow through with an affair. After all, it takes planning you just don’t end up having sex, at least not often, with a complete stranger.

Other reasons men/women say they cheat are:
* They feel like they have fallen out of love
* They have grown apart
* It’s new and exciting
* They got away with it before
* To feed their ego
* To get revenge
* Boredom
* Lack of intimacy

There may be more, but these are the major ones taken in a 2008 survey. Even though they knew it placed their marriage at risk they did it anyway.

Then there’s all the buzz about the definition of cheating. If you actually have sex or just almost do but don’t. Or like Bill Clinton is oral sex cheating? Some believe you’re an adulterer if you go out to eat with someone other than your spouse. Everyone has their perception of what cheating is.

If you aren’t clear of what cheating means to your spouse you need to find out. Talk about it before you’re married so that both partners are clear on this subject. If not you might find your self being accused or worse yet, in divorce court.

Cheating is wrong and everyone knows it. If you’re thinking about cheating on your spouse don’t do it. Seek marital counsel and get the help you need.

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